Hi Jim:
I met you about 17 or 18 years ago when I was associated with the Friends of the Salem Library. That was when The Friends always put on such wonderful Volunteer Appreciation galas at Willamette Valley Vineyards and the Golf Course off River Road in Salem.
I again saw you here in Bend when you made a presentation and showed us your very own Sony E-Reader. That was the first time I had even heard of such a thing, not alone seen one. You passed it around the group and told us of 'things to come' in the world of E-Books. I remember the cost of the Sony made me think it would be a long time before I would ever own one - if ever. First because of cost, and secondly because I didn't want to hold a mechanical device to read - I would feel wrong about not having a physical book in my hands and turning pages lovingly - never turning over a corner to mark my place, but always searching for a scrap of paper or business card or rip a piece out of a magazine or newspaper to hold my place. Well guess what? A year ago last month I received a Kindle from my husband for my birthday. He thought he was doing such a great thing...I was dubious at best.
So guess what again? I love reading on my Kindle. And now that I can even download library books it is even better. I really enjoy reading on my E-book - in fact I think I read more because of it. I do still pick up a regular book once in awhile and read that instead.
Anyway, just wanted you to know I wish you only good things in your retirement and hope life is full of wonderful surprises for you. Take care of yourself and I wish you peace, good health and happiness.
Best wishes,
Susan B. Torassa, President, Deschutes Library District Board
To celebrate Jim Scheppke's service as Oregon State Librarian from 1991 to 2011
Jim didn't want a traditional retirement party. "Too many greenhouse gas emissions, not to mention unwanted calories," he said. So instead we are having a Virtual Retirement Party - carbon neutral and heart healthy!
To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).
And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.
Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.
To celebrate, Jim wants all his colleagues and associates to post a good wish, photo or a memory to this blog. You can even ask Jim a question. Jim will reply to every post! (Jim will be the only person able to comment on messages after they are posted).
And while you're at it, Jim hopes you will consider a donation in his honor to his favorite charity, our own Talking Book and Braille Services.
Please submit your message before Jim retires on December 30, 2011. Include your name at the end of your message.
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Great to hear from you Susan. Yes, the ebook revolution has really taken off. Glad you like your Kindle. I think I may have to break down and get one of the new ones they just introduced. They really are great devices, and now so reasonably priced. I just hope Oregon libraries are willing to buy enough ebooks to meet the demand. And we need some of our charitable foundations to step up and help libraries meet the demand for ebooks as well. Keep up the good work in Deschutes. I love the East Bend Branch!
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